Sounds ideal, right? A patient could just pop into their doctor’s office during lunch and emerge looking bright and youthful. Well, maybe. The thread lift has been somewhat controversial, in part, because of its short-term results: One study of 33 thread lift patients published in the journal Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery states, “Our results … Read more
Dr. Marchbein also points to the rise of medspas as a possible reason for an uptick in Botox resistance. She explains that patients may be receiving “cookie-cutter” dosing—as in, a set number of units that does not account for the individual’s unique muscle movement or facial anatomy. She explains that in her experience, medspas tend … Read more
20-plus years into her career, Danna is making her debut. Formerly Danna Paola, the Mexican actress and pop star dropped her last name to usher in a new creative era. Through her latest album, Childstar, she reflects on how a lifelong spent in the public eye and under the control of others impacted her mental … Read more
I got the deal of a lifetime the other day. Never in my life did I think I’d own a bottle of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Baccarat Rouge 540. But then the preship email confirmation came in, and here I am, practically owning it. One 2.4 oz. bottle of the eau de parfum retails for … Read more
What is the best age to have your first, and perhaps your only, facelift? There’s no agreement because everyone ages differently. In my opinion — and perhaps some doctors will disagree — you shouldn’t start until you see some unpleasant signs of aging. I don’t believe in doing it proactively. (As they say, if it’s … Read more
She responds with her own: “I heard that by 2030, 60% of the world’s wealth will be managed by women.” If true, a seismic shift is underway—and Shakira is here for it. Now, I can’t help but ask a question that’s been on my mind since we began this conversation, “Did you watch the movie … Read more
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I reach that program director, Jonathan Crane, DO, via email. “My approach towards residents educating the public has always been supportive,” he says, as long as those residents are forthright, and, of course, acing their tests. Dr. Crane doesn’t put any restrictions on his residents’ social media presence, even if — as in Dr. Shah’s … Read more
While that may prove useful for some, others are a bit skeptical of using a delayed payment option. “I think it can turn dicey very quickly,” says Natalie, who asked that we identify her by her first name only. “It’s very two-fold because it gives everyone the option to ‘afford’ it, but will it encourage … Read more
I often felt incomplete. I still feel that way at some level — though I’m trying to rid myself of this thought process — despite years of research and advocacy for sex positivity for all sexual orientations, the ace [or asexual, which is a label people use to describe themselves if they experience no sexual … Read more
Via a digital form, Vernon asked my age, astrological sign, which fragrances I love and hate, the purpose of the perfume, budget (she can work with any price parameters), my current aesthetic, and my aspirational one. Vernon suggests including your favorite celebrities, colors, style trends, and fictional characters for inspiration. Since Vernon usually doesn’t meet … Read more
